Herpes Zoster Treatment and Medication

Herpes zoster is easy to occur in middle-aged and elderly patients, some young people in the case of low resistance can also occur. Its treatment methods include: topical drugs, can be locally rubbed calamine lotion and acyclovir ointment to treat. Oral drugs can choose antiviral, neurotrophic, pain relief drugs. For example, choose acyclovir, valciclovir, famciclovir, vitamin b1, b12. In the acute phase of herpes zoster can choose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, indomethacin, etc. to relieve pain treatment. In addition, physical methods can be taken for treatment, such as helium laser irradiation or far infrared irradiation, to promote tissue repair, anti-inflammatory, relieve pain. For the elderly treatment course of about two weeks, the course of disease is generally three to four weeks. For young people, generally one to two weeks gradually cured.